The Lubbock (Texas) Avalanche-Journal also reports that New Mexico State coach Marvin Menzies will be brought in for an official interview and that Texas Tech officials have spoken with Oral Roberts coach Scott Sutton, Indiana assistant coach Steve McClain and former Nebraska coach Kenneth "Doc" Sadler.

Hinson signed a five-year, roughly $1.5 million contract with the Salukis a year ago. He guided Southern Illinois in his first season to a 14-17 record, including 6-12 in the Missouri Valley.

“I know I’m part of the process, and I as I told Texas Tech, I have a great job and I’m extremely happy, and I’m humbled by their desire to reach out to me,” Hinson told the Southern Illinoisan.